Mariea Antoinette

R&B, SMOOTH JAZZ HARPIST

San Diego, CA

 

Mariea Antoinette is an extraordinary African American jazz harpist who has redefined the boundaries of her instrument. With a background in classical training, she has become a groundbreaking international recording artist, composer, scholar, and masterful musician, renowned for her captivating performances in smooth jazz, R&B, funk, and soul music. Mariea’s musical prowess goes beyond traditional harp playing, consistently exceeding expectations.

“I was completely blown away by your performance!”
— Jimmy Jam, Iconic Songwriter, Producer

Her remarkable talent has made her a sought-after artist at jazz festivals, award ceremonies, elite weddings, high-profile celebrity events, and major fundraisers. Notably, she had the honor of performing for the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. Mariea Antoinette has received numerous nominations and awards and has collaborated with star musicians from the East Coast, West Coast, and the Caribbean Islands.

She has graced prestigious venues such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall with an orchestra, the Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl, BET Awards, Long Beach Jazz Festival, Capitol Jazz Festival, Carmel Jazz Festival, and the San Diego Jazz Festival with her band, Soulful Orchestra. She even embarked on a tour in Africa, sharing her exceptional musical talent with audiences around the world.

“Is Mariea Antoinette still in the house? I have never heard anyone play the harp with so much Passion, and power she’s incredible!”
— George Wallace, Comedian at the Beverly Hills Wilshire CDC Gala

Mariea Antoinette’s discography includes three CDs, and she is set to release her highly anticipated fourth project, “Fierce,” in 2024 through her publishing company. Her previous albums, “Sexy Paradise,” “Straight From The Harp,” and “All My Strings,” feature standout tracks like “That Thing,” a cover of Lauryn Hill’s hit, and “Loving You,” a rendition of Minnie Riperton’s classic, accompanied by the Fattburger band. She’s also taken on iconic songs like Stevie Wonder’s “Another Star” and Luther Vandross’s romantic “So Amazing,” showcasing her versatility and artistry.

Mariea Antoinette’s impact on the music scene is evident in her consistent presence on the Billboard charts, with her original composition “Overture” holding the No.1 position for an impressive 13 consecutive weeks. She dares to step outside the box, charting her own course as a gifted and innovative artist who has transformed the harp into a rockstar instrument. For a taste of her electrifying live performances and captivating music videos, be sure to check out her YouTube channel.

“Thank you for your beautiful artistry. You set the musical tone for the entire evening! you were WONDERFUL and EVERYONE loved you!”
— Vanessa Bell Calloway, actress

She has performed with the artist Ne-Yo at the BET Awards and has toured Africa and performed in major jazz festivals across the USA with Jazz in Pink. Mariea’s CD “Straight From The Harp -Special Edition” reached the top 5 of the Smooth Jazz Global and Billboard Charts and was considered for Grammy nominations in 5 categories. Mariea’s newest CD “All My Strings” is scheduled to debut in April 2020. Her hit single from this CD, “Overture” debuted on the Billboard top 5 and held the #1 position on the Smooth Jazz World
Listener Chart for over 6 weeks.

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

VENUE & FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

Walt Disney Concert Hall
Playboy Jazz Festival
BET Awards
Seabreeze Jazz Festival
Long Beach Jazz Festival
Capitol Jazz Festival
Carmel Jazz Festival
San Diego Jazz Festival
Skirball Cultural Center
Sandy Shore’s Jazz Weekender

NOTEWORTHY AWARDS

Named the 2018 Instrumentalist of the Year by the San Diego Prestige Awards

Awarded the 2018 Best Jazz Single for “Overture”
by the Black Women in Jazz & the Arts Association

Received a BMA Image Award at the 2018 Black Music Awards ceremony in Los Angeles

 SAMPLE RECORDINGS